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| Company Name | Fut Contract 23NOV26 FUT | LTP | Change (%) | Volume | OI | OI Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coromandel International Ltd. | 1,969.60 | 2,077.00 | 0.68 | 33.48 L | 7.20 L | -6.00 |
| City Union Bank Ltd. | 234.41 | 232.00 | 0.82 | 55.96 L | 65.15 L | -1.75 |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd. | 4,315.20 | 4,236.00 | 0.82 | 4.32 L | 4.47 L | 5.52 |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | 366.15 | 400.65 | -4.37 | 6,200 | 25.36 L | 4.60 |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | 10,000.00 | 10,688.00 | -0.10 | 4,950 | 5.62 L | 5.40 |
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What Are Futures and Options
Futures and Options (F&O) are derivative contracts that derive their value from underlying assets like stocks, indices, or commodities. These instruments offer strategic advantages for both trading and hedging purposes, providing opportunities to
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| Charges | Equity Delivery | Equity Futures | Equity Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | 0.2% | 0.02% | ₹ 25 per Lot. |
| STT(Securities Transaction Tax) | 0.1% Buy | Sell | 0.02% Sell | 0.1% (on premium) Sell in case of Options Exercise 0.125% (on Settlement Price* Qty.) paid by the Buyer |
| Transaction charges | NSE/BSE:0.00297%/0.00375% | NSE: Exchange transaction charge: 0.00173% Clearing charge: 0.0005% | NSE: Exchange transaction charge: 0.03503%% Clearing charge: 0.002% |
| GST | 18% (on brokerage + transactions charges) | 18% (on brokerage + transactions charges) | 18% (on brokerage + transactions charges) |
| SEBI charges | ₹ 10 / crore | ₹ 10 / crore | ₹ 10 / crore |
| NSE IPFT Charges | ₹ 10 / crore | ₹ 10 / crore | ₹ 50 / crore (On Premium) |
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Futures and Options FAQs
While F&O trading requires an understanding of market mechanics, beginners can start with basic strategies under expert guidance and gradually progress to advanced trading.
Basic F&O concepts can be learned in 3-4 weeks, but developing practical trading expertise typically takes 6-12 months of dedicated study and practice.
Yes, profits from F&O trading are taxable under Indian income tax laws. Short-term gains are taxed according to your income tax slab.
F&O trading can be profitable with proper strategy, risk management, and market knowledge. However, it requires discipline and careful position sizing.
Yes, futures positions can be closed anytime before expiry by taking an offsetting position in the same contract.
Put options give the right to sell at a specific price, while call options give the right to buy at a specific price within a set timeframe.
Initial margins typically range from 15-30% for futures and 20-25% for options writing, varying by instrument and market conditions.
Beginners should start with basic strategies like covered calls and long options positions that offer limited risk exposure.
Implement stop-losses, position sizing rules, and proper capital allocation while avoiding over-leverage and maintaining adequate margins.
Options premium decreases as expiry approaches due to time decay, affecting option pricing and trading strategies.
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